Empowering people with disabilities

Angela
Angela's Story
“Buddy, you have NO IDEA who I am!”
That’s what Angela Wright thought when, after surviving a stroke, she was told that she’d never live independently or hold a job again. 

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Adele
Adele's Story
Adele was diagnosed with hemiparesis
syndrome as a baby in London, England. Her condition made it difficult for her to use her right hand and learn how to crawl.

Read Adele's Story

Thomas
Thomas' Story
Thomas lives with Down syndrome. He follows instructions well, and learns quickly, but still had trouble finding work after high school. He just needed some help to get started.

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    • March of Dimes Canada logo and Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia logo
      Pathway to Peers - Join us for a free one-day in-person and virtual event for stroke and brain injury survivors and their caregiveres on November 27, 2025.
       
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      The Changemakers Supper Club - Changemakers Supper Club celebrates you, our changemakers! Join us on October 23, 2025, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto!
       


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